Nephrology

Nephrology is the medical specialty which focuses on the treatment of kidney conditions and abnormalities.

Conditions treated

• chronic kidney disease
• diabetic nephropathy
• hypertension and hypertensive renal disease
• haematuria and proteinuria
• glomerulonephritis.

Procedures performed

• urine protein quantification
• screen for glomerulonephritis
• tests of renal function
• imaging of the renal tract.

Making an appointment

We no longer offer direct appointments for Nephrology (Renal) at Homerton Hospital. Your GP should refer you to Barts and The London who they will then decide where you will be treated.